Hugh de Lacy, Lord of Meath

Hugh de Lacy, Lord of Meath (1125-25 July 1186) was an English landowner in Ireland during the 12th century.

Biography
Hugh de Lacy was born in Durrow, Leinster, Ireland in 1125, the son of Gilbert de Lacy. He had come into possession of his father's lands by 1163, and he forced High King Rory O'Connor of Ireland to surrender to England in 1172. In 1172, 1179, and 1180, Hugh served as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, and he was granted Meath as his fief. In 1172, he slew Tigernan Ua Ruairc in battle, and he secured Leinster and Meath during his reign. He was known to occupy himself with castle-building, but he was considered an unjust ruler, and he was murdered by Gilla-Gan-Mathair O'Maidhaigh in 1186.